Waterfall of Lodore, Cumberland

josephmallordwilliamturner

amateur sketch

rough brush stroke

pencil sketch

landscape

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

pencil drawing

underpainting

mixed medium

watercolor

Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Waterfall of Lodore, Cumberland" is a watercolor painting that captures the dramatic beauty of the English Lake District. The image depicts a cascading waterfall flowing between two towering rocky cliffs, framed by a lush grove of trees. Turner's signature use of light and atmospheric effects creates a sense of depth and grandeur, evoking the awe-inspiring power of nature.